Cohort 1 Project

PBL 2 Driving question: “How can we as investigators analyze the impact of food waste and propose solutions to improve waste utilization?”

Students have been WASTE-ing no time learning about food waste for PBL 2! In English class. students have been introduced to APA citations and databases; their summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting skills have all been in preparation for their research paper! In Engineering they are learning about Aerobic and Anaerobic compost and the design of Compost bioreactor, also been learning about 3D Software- Fusion 360. In Biology they have been learning about Biogeochemical Cycles and their importance to keep a balanced ecosystem; they also have been learning how cells can perform different processes to survive. In World Geography, they have just been assigned their cities and will begin working on their photo essay deliverable soon. Ask them about their city when you get a chance!

Cohort 2 Project

Cohort 2 is embarking on a new project for the Spring semester! Our driving question "How can we design a 3D accessibility device that effectively addresses the real-world challenges faced by individuals with chromosomal abnormalities?" Students will also be reading the memoir We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist. At the same time, we will be learning about disability rights law around the world. For our project launch students were asked to work in scenarios that mimic the real-world challenges faced by people with disabilities. 

Cohort 3 Project

Driving Questions: How can we as engineers ensure access to energy despite extenuating circumstances?

Students will be developing their own problem statement to research and propose possible social and engineering solutions for. These problem statements will address an issue that creates an inequal access to energy resources. Possible scenarios include isolated geographic locations or natural disasters.

We are looking for guest speakers and field trip opportunities. We are looking for speakers who have experience with electricity, community activism, movement of resources, responding/recovering from natural disasters or any other thing that relates to the driving question. 

Cohort 4 Project

Howdy everyone! Cohort 4 will address "How can we as Industrial Tycoons build factories that out-produce our global competitors to RULE the World?" Students will discover the Industrial Revolution, hydraulics, pneumatics, circuits, electricity, robotics, programming, Work/Power/Energy, and Assembly Lines/Rube-Goldberg machines. The objective is for Students is to apply knowledge of the Industrial Revolution from their World History class and in their Engineering class. Drawing inspiration from historical representation and technology, students roleplay as Factory Tycoons to move objects a known distance, both horizontal and vertical, that outperforms competitors.

Cohort 5 Project

• Title: Waking the Waterbender Within
• Overview: Cohort 5 students will be tasked with designing, building, researching, analyzing, and testing a man-made or natural water remediation system to remove assigned contaminants. Throughout their classes, students will argue the feasibility of the different remediation systems and how contaminants affect human health. Given a contaminant (Nitrates, Phosphate, pH, heavy metals, and Chloride), each class period will remediate a water sample from a city in the United States of America in the most feasible manner to present their findings at an Exhibition in March. 
• Driving Question: How can we, as engineers, research, justify, and design a feasible man-made or natural water remediation system for one of five principle contaminants as chemists in a water sample based on the history of the United States of America?
• Project 2 Timeline
• Cohort 5 Newsletter

International Festival

Join Us for Our International Festival!

Celebrate the vibrant cultures of our school community at the International Festival! This exciting event brings together students, families, and friends to share the rich traditions, flavors, and stories from around the globe.

Enjoy:

🌍 Cultural performances and music

🍴 Delicious international cuisine

🎨 Interactive art and craft stations

🎉 Fun activities for all ages

Come be part of this unforgettable experience as we honor the diversity that makes our community so special. Mark your calendar and join the festivities!

📅 Date: [Friday February 21st, 2025]

🕟 Time: [4:30 pm - 6:30 pm]

📍 Location: [Energy Institute High School (3501 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004)]

\We can’t wait to see you there!

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STAAR Prep Information

High school students across HISD will take Interim STAAR next week. These online assessments help educators monitor student progress and predict how students will perform on the STAAR exam. Please review the schedule below and help remind your student to charge their computer the night before their exam.

Wednesday, January 22^nd – Algebra I

Thursday, January 23^rd – English I

Friday, January 24^th – English II

Tips for a successful testing day:

• Prep everything you need in the morning the night before
• Eat breakfast – don’t test on an empty stomach
• Get a good night’s sleep: end screen time at least an hour before bed, avoid caffeine in the evening
• Read instructions, questions, and answer choices carefully
• Remember your test-taking strategies: eliminate wrong answers, skip questions and come back, take short breaks

Parent Checklist 

Try some practice questions from previous years’ exams

Congratulations to our Tesla Winner, Mr. Hamilton!

Mr. Hamilton, AP Computer Science Principles & Solid Works Teacher

Congratulations to Mr. Hamilton for providing our students with amazing computer science and solid works instruction!

Dual Credit

Dual credit registration has opened for Summer 2025 for current 9^th, 10^th, and 11th-grade students. The registration form will be open from December 2, 2024 to January 31, 2025. Please visit tinyurl.com/dualcreditenergy to obtain more information about the program. You can access the registration form on the website. If you have questions about dual credit, please email Mrs. Garcia, lauren.garcia@houstonisd.org.

Biomanufacturing Camp: UH Cullen College of Engineering Technology Division

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) Experience Program is hosting its highly anticipated camp:

• Who: Graduating Seniors
• What: NIIMBL eXperience is a one-week, all-expense paid learning program designed to expose students to promising careers in biomanufacturing.
• When: June 2-6, 2025
• Where: University of Houston
• The program will cover travel, food, and lodging in one of the UH student dormitories.
• Participants will also receive a $1000 stipend!

Application Link (https://dot.egr.uh.edu/niimbl-experience)

• Deadline to apply: February 7, 2025 (5 pm EST)
• Apply immediately as spots fill up quickly

Spring 2025 Graduation

Energy Institute High School Spring 2025 Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Barnett Fieldhouse (6800 Fariway, Houston, Texas 77087).

Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) Experience Program

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) Experience Program is hosting its highly anticipated camp:

• Who: Graduating Seniors
• What: NIIMBL eXperience is a one-week, all-expense paid learning program designed to expose students to promising careers in biomanufacturing.
• When: June 2-6, 2025
• Where: University of Houston
• The program will cover travel, food, and lodging in one of the UH student dormitories.
• Participants will also receive a $1000 stipend!

Application Link - https://dot.egr.uh.edu/niimbl-experience

Senior Dues

All seniors are required to pay seniors dues and the payment window is now open. Families should go to this website, https://tinyurl.com/eihsseniors25, to learn more about the items that are covered in senior dues.



Here is the direct link to pay through SchoolPay.com, https://schoolpay.com/link/24-25seniordues, or students can bring a cash payment to the main office to submit their payment. 

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